What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Benefits position at MAPMG?
Who We Are:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
MAPMG is seeking a Manager of Benefits to be responsible for the administration, and support for development and effective communication of The Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical Group’s (MAPMG) physician and staff benefit programs. This position is primarily remote with the ability to go into the office on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Competitive Benefits:
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
MAPMG is seeking a Manager of Benefits to be responsible for the administration, and support for development and effective communication of The Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical Group’s (MAPMG) physician and staff benefit programs. This position is primarily remote with the ability to go into the office on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for administration of benefits programs, including implementation, support, and compliance for new and existing employee benefits programs, including but not limited to input on plan selection, annual renewal process, and contract service level agreements
- Maintain data used to evaluate and analyzes the results of the programs and services regularly and systematically; in addition to other management reporting
- Plans and directs the implementation and administration of benefits programs designed to mitigate physicians and staff against loss of income due to illness, injury, or retirement
- Provides and manages process improvement opportunities for the modification of existing benefits programs.
- Champions a robust and effective communication plan for physicians and staff of benefits programs such as health insurance plans, pension plan, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance and other special employer-sponsored plans
- Manages the administrative functions of the Medical Group’s health/welfare and retirement plans. Retirement plans include defined contribution, defined benefit and non-qualified (SERP) plans
- Manages the 401(k) audit and supports the corporate audit and defined benefit plan audits annually. Supports timely filing of 5500’s and completes all other required filings and notices (e.g., PCORI, SARS, SMMs)
- Assist with compliance of all benefit programs. This includes, but is not limited to, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Pension Protection Act (PPA), Internal Revenue Code, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Oversees:
- The management of the physician and staff educational reimbursement system in accordance with board approved physician policies and staff policies
- The FMLA leave management system
- The management for annual open enrollment activities including, communications, and applicable reporting to vendors
- Maintains strong, collaborative vendor and TPA management and broker relationships to assess program delivery and best practice market trends
- Works with the HRMS team to provide oversight of benefit changes, updates and implementations and system testing to ensure consistency with plan documents
- Partners with the Payroll team on any issues relating to benefits and compensation that require partnership to improve or resolve issues
- Manages and oversees training, professional development, and performance management of the Benefits department’s staff. Assists with data requirements and materials that support various MAPMG Board Committees regarding MAPMG’s benefit programs and benefit plan elements
- Represents the medical group with the health plan’s environmental safety committee and its activities and requirements
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification or equivalent is required
- Thorough working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive benefit and retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution) plans and non-qualified SERP plan administration
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory responsibility managing at least 3 full time employees
- Strong project management experience required
- Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Polished presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Proficiency and technical aptitude in the use of Microsoft Office products, Leave Management Systems and HRM systems, Ultimate Kronos Group, UKG strongly preferred
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data
Competitive Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families
- Great work/life balance
- Generous paid time off
- Maternity and parental leave
- Pension plan and 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance, and short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
- Education reimbursement
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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